concept   obesity
culture   Japan
statement   The ideal body type in Japanese society is low body fat percentage and slim.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 body fat percentage Japan Lower body fat percentage is often associated with good health and physical fitness, and is generally desirable. 1
2 fat Japan Low-fat and healthy cooking is valued, and excessive fat in foods is often frowned upon. 1
3 obesity Japan Viewed as a sign of personal failure and lack of self-discipline, often stigmatized 1
4 slim body type Japan Valued and considered attractive; promoted in fashion and beauty standards 1